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Old 01-06-2009, 08:47 AM
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As already mentioned on a previous post the standard (ish) engine is being fitted to a Belgian Escort Cos. I'm pretty sure I know which direction the car is going in now, at least it has a purpose again.

Here's some shots of the underside, its a bit grubby but it will soon wipe clean.







Old 01-06-2009, 08:53 AM
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About time. Looking forward to this
Old 01-06-2009, 09:01 AM
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Are you putting the escort engine in this martin? whats the plans for the escort if you do?
Old 01-06-2009, 01:02 PM
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what are the plans?
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go rwd
Old 01-06-2009, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Baxter
go rwd
Its on the cards but not yet decided 100%, the wheel base is quite a bit longer than a Sapphire so would be good RWD.

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Old 01-06-2009, 01:26 PM
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definately RWD then!!!
Old 01-06-2009, 06:40 PM
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rwd ftw
Old 01-06-2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin Hadland
Its on the cards but not yet decided 100%, the wheel base is quite a bit longer than a Sapphire so would be good RWD.
awesome stuff so sit the engine as far back as poss
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Originally Posted by Matt Baxter
awesome stuff so sit the engine as far back as poss
It already sits quite far back

Old 01-06-2009, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin Hadland
It already sits quite far back
oh yeah
Old 01-06-2009, 08:53 PM
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RWD + V8 + Huge turbo is the way forward.
Old 02-06-2009, 11:05 AM
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Be great to see this about again
Old 02-06-2009, 11:24 AM
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That,s not that Grubby Martin at all imo...

Keep an eye on this...
Old 02-06-2009, 12:51 PM
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Looking forward for more

Will it keep this 'original' color or will it be painted to the Reland livery?
Old 02-06-2009, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RSRoy
Looking forward for more

Will it keep this 'original' color or will it be painted to the Reland livery?
Its green everywhere so would be difficult to change... It will stay green
Old 02-06-2009, 05:58 PM
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lets have a list of ideas then lol
Old 02-06-2009, 05:58 PM
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love this colour on the car,its so iconic

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Old 02-06-2009, 06:01 PM
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stay 4x4 & kick rods arse lol
Old 02-06-2009, 06:02 PM
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RWD baby

Is it going big power Martin or just something thats gonna be punchy and responsive and good on the road?
Old 02-06-2009, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BigErn
RWD baby

Is it going big power Martin or just something thats gonna be punchy and responsive and good on the road?
Its going to have to have big power, he he!!

Originally Posted by andy escos
stay 4x4 & kick rods arse lol
I have thought about it and its staying 4x4 There's no way a 4x4 can be fast, is there??

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Old 02-06-2009, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by andy escos
stay 4x4 & kick rods arse lol
Why would you say that lad, without me this Topspeed lark would be a shambles & almost certainly Martin would not have stuck to achieving 200mph , you should be greatful that myself & Martin are prepared to have a go at doing things that aint been done before, do you start to understand what its going to take to get an old Saff & a Mondy past 210 or can I suggest 215, no winners or losers at this level lad just respect. I will give it my best shot & Martin his. You guys should be cheering us both on not trying to stir up things that exist only in the minds of people on this Forum.
Regards Rod
Old 02-06-2009, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MadRod
Why would you say that lad, without me this Topspeed lark would be a shambles & almost certainly Martin would not have stuck to achieving 200mph , you should be greatful that myself & Martin are prepared to have a go at doing things that aint been done before, do you start to understand what its going to take to get an old Saff & a Mondy past 210 or can I suggest 215, no winners or losers at this level lad just respect. I will give it my best shot & Martin his. You guys should be cheering us both on not trying to stir up things that exist only in the minds of people on this Forum.
Regards Rod
I think his comment was only in jest Rod...
Old 02-06-2009, 07:44 PM
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I know you are a cossie specialist... but considered a modern-ish Ford V8 with a charger instead? That would be cool
Old 02-06-2009, 07:46 PM
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can i just say the pair of you are legends in the fast ford scene and whatever you decide to do with the car martin its going to be good!
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Originally Posted by ace-media
I know you are a cossie specialist... but considered a modern-ish Ford V8 with a charger instead? That would be cool
I think that would ruin the car to be honest. And will require more work.
Old 02-06-2009, 08:15 PM
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So the mondy lives on!! Ace
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Originally Posted by MadRod
Why would you say that lad, without me this Topspeed lark would be a shambles & almost certainly Martin would not have stuck to achieving 200mph , you should be greatful that myself & Martin are prepared to have a go at doing things that aint been done before, do you start to understand what its going to take to get an old Saff & a Mondy past 210 or can I suggest 215, no winners or losers at this level lad just respect. I will give it my best shot & Martin his. You guys should be cheering us both on not trying to stir up things that exist only in the minds of people on this Forum.
Regards Rod
Blimey! Someones a bit touchy!

I think that comment was meant to be a bit of lighthearted banter.

I got a lot of respect for Mark and yourself for what you have achieved with
your car but I think you need to lighten up a bit and to stop talking down to people as if you are so much better than them. Just my opinion.

Anyways, back on topic. Good stuff martin! Should be beastie when it's done!

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without me this Topspeed lark would be a shambles ??


lol
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Yes rod is so up his own arse good luck martin one question tho will the cosmo be getting a cage?
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dont get me wrong i am in awe of what rod has doen and gettin a 150mph car over 200mph takes a massive amount of dedication and effort, but that just struck me as a bit arrogant,

sorry to jump this thread, good luck martin what ever you do with it!!
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Originally Posted by carlo
Yes rod is so up his own arse good luck martin one question tho will the cosmo be getting a cage?
Good question and one I asked myself last night, I think not at the moment as the Mondeo is a proper road car and I really want to keep it that way. Hopefully I wont need one!!! Its a lot more stable at speed than the Escort, at 200mph its planted where the Escort feels like its floating!
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so youve already done 200 in it??
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Originally Posted by joffy
so youve already done 200 in it??
Yes a long time ago but without proper timing equipment fitted, I used the rev counter and saw just over 8000rpm in 5th.

8000 rpm in 5th with std gearing and 235/40x18 tyres is 200mph
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good skills, so with a rebulit engine etc the aim is . . . . . . or would that be telling??
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I still love this car and I think I always will, the colour really sets it off and with a big power motor it is definitely got to be one to watch.
Definitely glad it is getting built up.
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Fair play to ya Martin must be difficult to decide what to do with all your cars

I was hoping to see that firenza being sorted

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Originally Posted by DazC
I think that would ruin the car to be honest. And will require more work.
Don't see how it would ruin it...be more of an evolution rather than just another YB build... each to their own anyway
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Im sure I remember seeing the cosmo on 'men&motors' yonks ago! glad it lives on

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